Merkle has 22, Grocholski 20, and No. 17 Minnesota women pull away from Harvard in fourth 82-62

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gracie Merkle scored 22 points on 10-of-11 shooting and No. 17 Minnesota had a 12-0 run in the fourth quarter of an 82-62 win over Harvard on Monday in the season-opener for both teams.